"I Got Pregnant When I Was 16 Years Old and the Guy Denied It" – Singer Waje.

Nigerian singer Waje, recently revealed on the Honest Bunch podcast that she got pregnant at the age of 16.

She recounted, “I was 16 when I got pregnant and I didn’t tell my mum till I was about five months gone.” When they approached the father’s family, he denied responsibility, insisting, “It’s not him, it’s not him,” making it his word against hers.

At some point, he returned and expressed remorse, saying, “I was young, I wasn’t quite inmature then but now I would love to meet my daughter. I’m sorry Vivian but this child needs to know who her dad is.” Waje initially resisted, clarifying that her hesitation wasn’t due to bitterness as she was in a stable relationship at the time.

She explained that when single parents restrict access to the other parent, it is often because that person could destabilize the child’s life.

Eventually, Waje agreed but set conditions. She told him, “You are a citizen in Canada so file for your child,” noting that her daughter wasn’t interested in citizenship at the time. They agreed on a DNA test, but he delayed the process, and she never heard from him around 2015.

Waje, celebrated for her inspiring career in the Nigerian music industry and advocacy for women and youth empowerment, shared her story on the Honest Bunch podcast to highlight the challenges of teenage pregnancy and single parenthood, emphasizing resilience and determination.

2027 Presidency Not for Igbos Yet – Minister of Works, David Umahi Urges South-East to Back Tinubu.

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said that the South-East region will eventually produce a Nigerian president, but not in the 2027 general elections.

In a statement released on Monday, Umahi called on the Igbo people to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, noting that the president has demonstrated fairness to the South-East, especially through infrastructure development.

Reacting to a recent online publication that he claimed falsely portrayed Tinubu’s administration as neglecting the region, Umahi said: “Politics is in the air, and some individuals are choosing to deceive the public in a bid to look like heroes, while ignoring the massive infrastructure work President Tinubu is doing nationwide.”

He explained that all regional directors in the Ministry of Works have been instructed to return to project sites and compile reports on both ongoing and inherited projects — to demonstrate the administration’s commitment to equitable development across the country, irrespective of political leanings or voting history.

According to him, President Tinubu is using infrastructure as a tool to promote national unity and restore citizens’ confidence in government. “Only those who open their eyes will see the light of change in Nigeria,” Umahi added.

Addressing calls for a South-East presidency in 2027, Umahi urged the Igbo to focus on building alliances with other regions rather than pushing for the top seat at this time. “We must not be deceived again,” he said. “Mr President needs up to 90% of the South-East vote to cement this relationship.”

He warned against political bitterness, misinformation, and divisive rhetoric, stating that national leadership can only be attained through cooperation, not hostility. “If we want to be president, we must avoid the politics of h@te and sentiments. We must support others, and one day, they will support us.” Umahi stressed that Tinubu must be supported to complete his two-term tenure, insisting: “One day, we will be number one — but not in 2027.”